A Mile in Our Moccasins A short film created by Indigenous youth. It is the film’s purpose to combat HIV stigma and discrimination by giving insight into the realities and challenges faced by young people living with HIV. A Mile in Our Moccasins was created by Lulu Gurney (Kincolith, BC); Martin Morberg (Whitehorse, Yukon); William Flett (Haida Gwaii); Preston Leon (Burns Lake, BC); Christina Tom (Prince George, BC) (20min) Journeys to …
View PostFirst Nations Arts & Culture Takes Flight With The Talking Stick Festival at YVR In partnership with YVR, the Talking Stick Festival is proud to announce a special afternoon performance at YVR airport taking place on Saturday, February 17th, from 12pm – 2pm. Located on the International Departures level in front of Bill Reid’s Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade …
View PostBrought to you by Raven Spirit Dance Directed by: Quelemia Sparrow | Choreographed by: Michelle Olson Salmon Girl dives into the world of water and salmon. Through theatre, dance, music and puppetry, this piece for all ages follows the journey of a young girl into this magical world. A visually stunning work that playfully shares a First Nations perspective on the wisdom and stories of the …
View PostBrought to you by Raven Spirit Dance Directed by: Quelemia Sparrow | Choreographed by: Michelle Olson Salmon Girl dives into the world of water and salmon. Through theatre, dance, music and puppetry, this piece for all ages follows the journey of a young girl into this magical world. A visually stunning work that playfully shares a First Nations perspective on the wisdom and stories of the …
View PostBrought to you by Raven Spirit Dance Directed by: Quelemia Sparrow | Choreographed by: Michelle Olson Salmon Girl dives into the world of water and salmon. Through theatre, dance, music and puppetry, this piece for all ages follows the journey of a young girl into this magical world. A visually stunning work that playfully shares a First Nations perspective on the wisdom and stories of the …
View PostBrought to you by Raven Spirit Dance Directed by: Quelemia Sparrow | Choreographed by: Michelle Olson Salmon Girl dives into the world of water and salmon. Through theatre, dance, music and puppetry, this piece for all ages follows the journey of a young girl into this magical world. A visually stunning work that playfully shares a First Nations perspective on the wisdom and stories of the …
View PostThree exciting short works. Michif Medicines a new contemporary dance piece in development as a collaboration between Dancing Earth (N.Mexico) and V’ni Dansi (Vancouver). An excerpt from the critically acclaimed Sokolo by ZØGMA (Quebec) and a presentation of Standing Sunrise by poet, spoken word artist, actor and monologue-ist, Taran Kootenhayoo. Followed by an Artist Talk and a discussion with the artists about what inspires and guides their work.
View PostOne of our most beloved events is back! Molly Bellows (Northern Coast Salish/Homalco) pulls together a slam-dunkin’ evening in honour of “East Van ghetto poet” Zaccheus Jackson (Blackfoot), the original curator of this event. Be prepared for a selection of this country’s best independent musicians and slam poets going head to head!
View PostTranslated, “Kw’achmixwts Chexw Smen Hants” means “Show me, Tell me”. Gather for a pre-show “Show ‘n’ Tell”, a short performance accompanied by a sharing of its origins and meaning, featuring some of our region’s most engaging performers.
View PostTranslated, “Kw’achmixwts Chexw Smen Hants” means “Show me, Tell me”. Gather for a pre-show “Show ‘n’ Tell”, a short performance accompanied by a sharing of its origins and meaning, featuring some of our region’s most engaging performers.
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